Ways to Support the Library

Ways to Support the Library

We gratefully accept gifts from individuals and organizations who wish to support the mission of Cuyahoga County Public Library. Whether it’s time, talent or treasure, your gift helps to bring exceptional library services to youth, adults and senior citizens across our community.

Attend our Writers Center Stage Series

The William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage program is the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation’s signature fundraising event. Through Writers Center Stage, we are proud to present nationally recognized and award-winning authors to area book lovers.Learn more about Writers Center Stage

Memorial and Honorary Gifts

Memorial gifts honor the memory of a loved one, special person or occasion. Gift acknowledgement cards are sent to the donor and the honoree or family of the person memorialized.

Beyond Bricks and Books Capital Campaign

The Beyond Bricks and Books Capital Campaign is focused on maintaining the Library’s tradition of excellence and innovation by investing in modern, energy-efficient branches. Our goal of $10 million will help close the gap between available capital dollars and the dollars needed to complete the largest building improvement program in the Library’s 90-year history. Learn more about the building projects you can help to support in our Facilities Master Plan

Planned Giving/Estate Planning

You can share in the future of the Library by including the Cuyahoga County Public Library Endowment Fund in your estate planning. The Cuyahoga County Public Library Endowment Fund was established in 1986 by the Board of Library Trustees to provide individuals with an opportunity to support the Library. Contact Hallie Rich, Communications & External Relations Director at 216.749.9512 to learn more.

Become a Friend

Learn more about joining one of our 25 individual Friends of the Library organizations. The Friends organizations throughout our system fund programs in part through used books sales.

Volunteer

Your monetary support is always appreciated, but if you are looking for another way to support Cuyahoga County Public Library you should consider volunteering. For information about our current volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.